Proper priorities set in FAU cuts

I would like to express the thanks of Florida Atlantic University's student body for the thoughtful way in which President Frank T. Brogan approached this year's deep budget cuts. I am writing on behalf of FAU's Student Government Association, which has the responsibility of advocating for students and supporting their interests. In deciding how to cope with more than $18 million in budget cuts, President Brogan worked hard to build a firewall around the university's academic programs. As a result, no degree programs will be discontinued at FAU.

Students will not entirely escape the effects of the budget cuts. Those returning to FAU in the fall will find larger classes, longer lines to get into courses and some other inconveniences. But students will be able to keep on moving toward graduation, even if some adjustments have to be made.

Keeping all degree programs up and running is the most important thing any university can do to serve its students. FAU has succeeded in doing that, even during these very difficult economic times.